Over the Wire
Synopsis
Terry Dexter embezzles a large sum of money from his employer, John Grannan, and loses it in speculation, then tries to recover the money by gambling. His devoted sister Kathleen gives him securities to cover the loss, but Grannan refuses to accept them, hoping to teach Terry a lesson.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Arthur Somers Roche
- Original Title
- Over the Wire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Arthur Somers Roche
Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over the Wire about?
Terry Dexter embezzles a large sum of money from his employer, John Grannan, and loses it in speculation, then tries to recover the money by gambling. His devoted sister Kathleen gives him securities to cover the loss, but Grannan refuses to accept them, hoping to teach Terry a lesson.
Who directed Over the Wire?
Over the Wire was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Over the Wire?
The principal cast of Over the Wire includes Alice Lake, Alan Roscoe, George Stewart, Alan Hale.
When was Over the Wire released and how long is it?
Over the Wire was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.